The One (fanfic)

Chapter Three

Dedicated to dust_and_shadows_ who wanted to know more.

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It took 5 guards to release my grip from my Aspen. I smiled at my handiwork: one black eye, five bruises, and about a million marks where my nails once were.

"Thank you," someone said behind me.

Though it didn't sound like Maxon, I thought it was him. I was wrong, it was the King.

"For what?" I asked gritted my teeth.

"Avenging my wife."

Now I seriously confused.

"Didn't you order Officer Leger to," I gulped, "kill Queen Amberly?"

"Of course not! Even though I didn't approve what she was saying, it would have looked twice as bad if I shot her. And besides I love her too much to shoot her."

"What a surprise," I almost said. Instead I asked if he was going to make Maxon cancel our marriage.

He sighed, "You have earned my respect, though the Selection is more political than you may think. Out country will not benefit with you as queen."

Just as I was about to agree, I remembered something: Princess Nicoletta.

"Your Majesty, the Italians agreed to become our allies if I am crowned queen."

He raised his eyebrow.

"How do I know you are speaking the truth?"

"I'll show you. Just give me a phone and two minutes."

The party Kriss and I hosted has benefited me after all. Karma really does exist. My kind and kind of caring heart did pay off in the Selection after all. Did I also mention I love karma?

When I got to my room, I was expecting to find my maids, but I guess they are very busy with the Queen's murder and all. I took out the note Princess Nicoletta had given me, and took off to the King's office.

"Hello, my fiancé," Maxon said. "Where are we running to?"

Maxon's eyes were still puffy from crying, but he still looked gorgeous.

"To your dad's study. I'm doing to show him the benefit of having me as your bride."

"You don't need to..." he started.

"Yes, I do. Even if we do get married, King Clarkson will make things very complicated. I'm making it easier for us."

Once we arrived at the King's Office, I dialed the number on my note.

"Hello?" the Princess of Italy asked after the 5th ring.

"Uh, hey Princess Nicoletta, it's America." I started. Wow, I stink at intros. "So I'm officially Maxon's fiancé, and..."

I heard girls screeching on the other line, followed by background talk like, 'I knew it!' or 'It happened this week, you owe me that necklace!' Did they bet on me?

"Helloo?" I asked.

After a couple seconds, the Princess answers, "Sorry, sorry. I'm, okay fine, we're so happy for you. Italy and Ilea could be great allies with you as queen.

While King Clarkson's mouth hung open, I gave him the 'I told you so' face.

"I'm hoping so," I replied back in the phone.

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I know this chapter is shorter than the others, but I wanted it to focus on make event, instead of two main ones-like my last chapter. Really enjoyed bringing the Italians into this chapter because they are just so funny. The characters are and will always be Kiera Cass's. The actual One is coming out in about 1 and half months. I'm so excited.

BTW: How do you guys feel about DIVERGENT movie? I love the book, but I heard the movie isn't as great as the book. Kinda scared to watch the movie. ~Mariahkeepscool